Cant Activate Windows 11 after BIOS Update !

Anonymous
2023-05-09T12:39:22+00:00

hi , few days ago i build my new pc and install windows 11 and activate it through my microsoft account. and everything was fine . yesterday i updated my MB BIOS and after that I'm having a problem with activating windows !!

i tried troubleshooting and " change hardware " option but still getting error .

tried to contact MS support live chat but stock at num1 in line and never get respond !

my MB is Gigabyte B560 AORUS Pro AX

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-07T15:35:14+00:00

    Having the same issue. Was considering contacting Microsoft, but spending 90minutes with customer support, no thank you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-06T12:52:18+00:00

    I have the same issue: updated NZXT N7 Z790 bios last week and noticed yesterday there is a "Hardware Changed" Windows Activation error. The activation troubleshooter "I recently changed my hardware" does not work. I am logged in to my Microsoft Account and my current PC does appear in the list of my devices in the Windows Store application. But the activation troubleshooter does not show it when prompted to pick my current device. Spent 90 mins on Quick Assist with Microsoft technician but he was also unable to activate it. I am not using a product key: it is a digital license purchased from Microsoft directly in Windows. Very unhappy - a BIOS update alone should not invalidate activation status.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-05T22:06:41+00:00

    I am having the same problem and wanted to know if there was any update on fixing this.

    I updated my NZXT z690 BIOS last night and now windows deactivated.

    I cant get it to activate when I run the troubleshooting or "I changed hardware"

    Thanks,

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  5. SD - IA 179.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-09T16:27:26+00:00

    Thanks. Understood. In that case, please contact support.

    Please use the contact us link here:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus

    Click Get support in your browser. Type "Talk to an agent" and choose the contact support button.

    Select Chat/Call me back.

    Additionally, country-wise phone numbers are given here:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/405170...

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